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While longevity is a constellation of many factors, those with the longest life spans have a Body Mass Index in the 19-to-25 range.
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WELLINGTON (Reuters) - Telecom New Zealand and Vodafone have picked up the majority of management rights to the country's 700 megahertz spectrum as competition heats up to bring high-speed 4G broadband services to users in rural areas.
Telecom, the country's largest telecom company, and Vodafone successfully bid on the maximum three lots of 2x15 megahertz lots for NZ$66 million ($54.55 million) each, while mobile phone operator 2degrees secured two lots of 2x10 MHz bandwidth.
"Overall, this is a successful outcome for the auction that bodes well for the future of competitive fourth generation mobile services in New Zealand," Communications and Information Technology Minister Amy Adams said in a statement.
One 2X5 MHz lot went unsold in the auction. Adams said the remaining lot could be re-auctioned in a supplementary allocation round while also raising the possibility that the government could retain the unsold lot and allocate it at a later date.
Vodafone controls around 42 percent of the retail mobile market, while Telecom has a 37 percent share, followed by 2degrees with 20 percent. Both the UK-owned company and Telecom already offer 4G services in some cities, including Auckland and Wellington.
"These rights will underpin our plans to bring 4G network speed and performance to more New Zealanders," Telecom Chief Executive Simon Moutter said.
The spectrum band was freed up after analogue broadcast services in the country were terminated earlier this year, and will allow mobile operators to extend 4G mobile broadband outside the country's main cities.
Vodafone and Telecom have been engaged in a price war for mobile and fixed-line broadband customers as Telecom aims to increase its market share of the mobile market to make up for an ongoing fall in fixed-line customers.
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The younger man's personality is all the more startling for the skill and generosity with which Mr. Brolin creates a persuasively vital K while foreshadowing the grump to come. The script explains the change in elaborate detail, but the performance defies explanation; it's mysteriously marvelous.
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While this third go-round may not seem necessary amid summer's blockbusters, it's an entertaining jaunt back in time with the likably mismatched duo.
Finding smart ways to bring novelty to the franchise without forsaking what made the original so much fun (and in fact doubling down on some of those qualities), Barry Sonnenfeld's Men in Black 3 easily erases the second installment's vague but unpleasant memory and -- though we might hope producers will quit while they're ahead -- paves the way for future installments.
MIB3 is one giant leap for mankind because Josh Brolin shows up to play the younger Agent K. And he just nails the feat, triumphantly creating a riff on/homage to the Tommy Lee Jones-ness of K that goes much deeper (and funnier) than a simple imitation of drawl and speech patterns.
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Third alien adventure is fun, less memorable than the first.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that, like its two predecessors, Men in Black III is part buddy comedy and part alien action/adventure, so there are tons of creeptastic creatures (though fewer than in the original movie), plus interspecies peril and a considerable body count. Several aliens and a few humans are killed in shoot-outs (many involving over-the-top sci-fi weapons), but no one that viewers really care about is killed. The language is occasionally salty ("s--t," "bulls--t," "ass"), but aside from one fairly graphic tongue kiss between an alien and a sexily dressed woman, there's nothing too risque. In the end, good triumphs over evil, and humans prove they're a race worth saving.
Messages: Characters' selflessness saves the Earth, good triumphs over evil, and the virtues of teamwork, sacrifice, and unconditional friendship are extolled via the main characters. That said, problems are often solved via violent means.
Role models: The MIB agents are all brave and loyal and willing to sacrifice their safety -- and lives, if necessary -- to save the Earth from the perils posed by aliens.
Violence: A relatively high body count, and most of the dead are aliens disguised as humans. One alien called "Boris the Animal" kills people by releasing deadly dart-like stingers at them. The MIB kill aliens with a space gun that disintegrates them. There's an extended face-to-face battle between Agents J, K, and their alien nemesis. Weapons include regular guns, high-tech space guns, and the monstrous alien creature with the stingers. Expect lots of alien guts and goo.
Sex: One rather graphic kiss (the alien "man" has an exaggeratedly long tongue that a woman sucks on), plus flirting between a male and female agent. A correctional officer makes jokes about conjugal visits and whether a scantily clad woman visiting a prisoner is "clean" or not.
Language: A half-dozen uses of the words "s--t" and "bulls--t," as well as "pissed off," "ass," "damn," "hell," "stupid," "bastard," "oh God," and other mild exclamations. One joke intended to highlight outdated attitudes about race includes the word "darkies."
Consumerism: Christian Louboutin heels are featured in the opening sequence, and many Ford cars are featured in the movie.
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Penner, Mathilde Ensz (1879-1961)
Born 27 April 1879 at Halstead, KS, Mathilde Ensz grew up on a farm and attended country schools. She became a member of the Brudertal Mennonite Church near Hillsboro, KS. After her marriage to childhood sweetheart, Peter W. Penner on 7 August 1902, she and her husband attended German Wallace Seminary, Berea, Ohio, 1904-1908. They were ordained missionaries (General Conference Mennonite) to India on 20 September 1908, and arrived in India a few weeks later to begin evangelistic work at Janjgir. On their first furlough, 1916-1921, they took along Nellie Asna, a motherless invalid Indian child; later they adopted and educated her. She became a teacher and a high school principal. The Penners worked at the Mennonite city mission in Los Angeles, 1919-21 (E. F. Grubb). They returned to Janjgir, 1921-1938. Their zeal for the Lord took them to hundreds of villages with the gospel, where Mathilde also used her medical skills. From 1940 to 1949 they worked at Bethesda Leprosy Hospital and Homes, Champa, and then in evangelistic work in the Champa-Mauhadih area. After 40 years of service in India, they retired to Hillsboro, KS, in 1949. Mathilde Penner died 3 November 1961.
Burkhalter, Martha et al. "Forty Years in the Vineyard." India Calling 12, no. 3 (Autumn 1949): 1, 2-4.
Moyer, Samuel T. They Heard the Call. Newton, KS, 1970: 63-72.
Penner, P.W. and Mathilde. "Around Mauhadih." India Calling 4, no. 3 (Autumn, 15 August 1943).
Penner, Mathilde. "High Peaks of Late." India Calling 4, no. 4 (Christmas issue, 15 November 1943).
Ratzlaff, Ruth R., ed. Fellowship in the Gospel, India: 1900-1950. Newton: MPO, 1950: 13-23, 143.
Twenty-Five Years with God in India. Berne: Mennonite Book Concern, 1929: 188, 213-14, 217, 221, 227, 229, 232,
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PRINCETON — The Bureau County Fair will present The Beach Boys at 8 p.m. Aug. 21 at the Bureau County Fairgrounds. Tickets will go on sale June 7.
You can capsulize most pop music acts by reciting how many hits they've had and how many millions of albums they've sold. But these conventional measurements fall short when you're assessing the impact of The Beach Boys. To be sure, this band has birthed a torrent of hit singles and sold albums by the tens of millions. But its greater significance lies in the fact that it changed the musical landscape so profoundly, that every pop act since has been in its debt.
Happily for us all, The Beach Boys continue to create and perform with the same bold imagination and style that marked their explosive debut over 50 years ago. And now in 2013, their Capitol Records release, "Sounds of Summer" (RIAA certified triple platinum with over three million in sales and climbing), and it's companion "The Warmth of the Sun" marks a resurgence in Beach Boys interest that has again rocked the world.
Even more than the Beatles, The Beach Boys found through their music the key to unfading youth — and they made copies for everyone. To these guys, the beach isn't just a place where the surf comes to play — it's where life is renewed and made whole again.
Captained by Mike Love, The Beach Boys play an astoundingly busy schedule of concerts, averaging 150 shows a year, ranging from sundrenched summer festivals to gala New Year's celebrations and special events worldwide. In 1974, Mike Love's concept album "Endless Summer" ignited a second generation of Beach Boys fans and stirred a tempest that rocked the music world.
Grammy-winning songwriter Bruce Johnston (Barry Manilow's "I Write the Songs) joined The Beach Boys in 1965, replacing Glenn Campbell, who filled-in for Brian Wilson, on vocals/bass, when he retired from touring. Highly regarded as a singer- songwriter, Johnston's vocal work with such legendary artists as Elton John and Pink Floyd firmly established him among rock's elite artists.
Had this band been less committed to its art and its fans, it could have retired from the field with honor at dozens of points along the way, confident that it had made a lasting contribution to world culture. It could have rested on the success of the epoch-shifting "Pet Sounds" masterpiece in 1966 ... or after recording Love's co-written Golden Globe nominated "Kokomo" in 1988 and seeing it become its best selling single ever ... or after being inducted that same year into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ... or after watching its worldwide album sales blow past 100 million ... or after winning the NARAS Lifetime Achievement Award in 2001 (along with The Who, Bob Marley, Tony Bennett, Sammy Davis Jr. and Les Paul). And still, The Beach Boys continue to have fun, fun, fun, with no end in sight. In 2012, The Beach Boys scheduled a 74 concert date limited 50th Anniversary Reunion Tour which was scheduled as a limited run reunion tour and ended in the United States July 15 and internationally on Sept 28, in which the original members reunited and released "That's Why God Made the Radio." The album debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard charts, their highest chart position in 37 years and an unprecedented milestone.
The Beach Boys are led by Mike Love and Bruce Johnston, who along with Christian Love, Randell Kirsch, Tim Bonhomme, John Cowsill and Scott Totten continue the legacy of the iconic American band. This tour will not feature Brian Wilson, Al Jardine or David Marks.
Few, if any, acts can match The Beach Boys' concert presence, spirit and performance. They were center stage at Live Aid, multiple Farm Aids, the Statue of Liberty's 100th Anniversary Salute, the Super Bowl and the White House. On one day alone — July 4, 1985 — they played to nearly 2 million fans at shows in Philadelphia and Washington, D.C.
Love's role as the band's front man sometimes overshadows his stature as one of rock's foremost songwriters. "Surfin'," The Beach Boys' first hit came from his pen. With his cousin, Brian Wilson, Love wrote the classics "Fun, Fun, Fun," "I Get Around," "Help Me Rhonda," "California Girls" and the Grammy nominated "Good Vibrations." Years later, he showed he still had the lyrical chops by co-writing the irresistible and chart-topping "Kokomo."
On The Beach Boys' near horizon is another national/world tour and continued charity activities through Mike Love's Love Foundation, which supports national environmental and educational initiatives. Love and The Beach Boys' recent efforts raised over a quarter of a million dollars for the Red Cross to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina and made additional contributions to the disaster relief in Haiti.


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It always saddens me that it takes the death of an artist to remind me to look for their work in the Southern Folklife Collection holdings, but then I find something like this excellent 78 from Bobby Blue Bland, call number 78-7247, and the bad feelings fade away. Bland passed on June 23, 2013 at his home outside Memphis, TN, but left behind a remarkable discography of some of the best R&B ever recorded. "Army Blues" features a beautifully woozy and cracked arrangement of "Taps" and Bland's raw vocals offer a moving critique of the dismay that he and many others felt about the draft in 1952. 78_7247_ArmyBlues
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MIAMI - A South Florida man caught the largest Burmese python -- 18 feet, 8 inches long and 128 pounds -- ever found in Florida.
The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission said Jason Leon, of Hialeah, found the 18-foot, 8-inch beast while riding in a rural area in southeast Miami-Dade County on May 11. About 3 feet of the snake was spotted sticking out of some roadside brush.
Leon said he stopped his car, grabbed the snake from behind its head, and started dragging it out of the brush. When the snake tried to wrap itself around Leon's leg, he called to his friends for help and then killed it with a knife.
He once owned Burmese pythons as pets and knew how to handle the snake, according to the wildlife commission.
Leon reported the python to the local wildlife commission office, which connected him with the Florida's exotic species hotline. The snake was eventually turned over to University of Florida researchers for a necropsy.
The female snake was not carrying any eggs, the University of Florida scientists said.
"This event highlights how the exotic species hotline allows the public to help us obtain more information about Burmese pythons, so we can improve management of this invasive species," Sommers said.
The previous record for the longest python caught in the wild in Florida was a 17-foot-7-inch, 164 ½-pound python caught in August in Everglades National Park.
Pythons are an invasive species in Florida, where researchers believe they are eating their way through populations of native mammals in the Everglades. No one knows exactly how many pythons there are here, but the population likely developed from pets released into the wild.
Florida now prohibits owning or selling pythons for use as pets, and federal law bans importation and interstate sale of the species.
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SEC: Newcomers who could make impact
Storylines are never a problem in the SEC, and neither is exposure -- good or bad -- during the season and even in the offseason.
The Johnny Manziel fiasco continues at Texas A&M even as fall camps open. There is Jadeveon Clowney at South Carolina and another national title run for Alabama and the revitalization of Tennessee's program and new Arkansas coach Bret Bielema making news by questioning fast-paced offenses.
Across the SEC, the best football conference in the country, there are storylines. Another one to consider is first-year players who could make the biggest impact.
Four of the top five players in the 2013 Rivals100 presented by Under Armour signed with SEC schools. That doesn't mean each one will be an immediate contributor, but there's little doubt the No. 1 player in the 2013 class could be a player from Day 1 in Oxford.
Measurables: 6-foot-4, 297 pounds. Loganville (Ga.) Grayson
Recruiting ranking: Five stars. No. 1-ranked defensive end and No. 1 overall in Rivals100
Buzz: Nkemdiche is expected to contribute early not only because he was the top-rated player in the 2013 class but because Ole Miss desperately needs big-time playmakers on the defensive line. The former five-star already is listed as 37 pounds heavier, and even if that number is inflated he's going to be a serious threat. Early reports are that Nkemdiche has proven to be an excellent pass rusher and he's solid against the run.
Measurables: 6-foot-4, 215 pounds. Charlotte (N.C.) Mallard Creek
Recruiting rankings: Four stars. No. 2-ranked wide receiver and No. 37 overall in Rivals100
Buzz: Tennessee desperately needs playmakers at receiver, and early in fall camp North has proven to be one of the biggest and best targets. According to reports, North has been working with the first team at receiver. It's no surprise because that position is wide open and it sounds like the former four-star has taken the reins. Coach Butch Jones and even some players recently praised North, and if this continues in fall camp then North could be one of Tennessee's top targets heading into this season. The question is whether a quarterback emerges who consistently can deliver the ball to North and the other receivers.
Measurables: 6-foot-6, 254 pounds. Scooba (Miss.) East Mississippi C.C.
Recruiting rankings: Four stars. No. 15 in the Rivals.com junior college postseason top 100 2013
Buzz: Smith was widely considered one of the best junior college defensive ends last season, and he could be an immediate contributor on what should be a strong line. He picked the Wildcats over Florida State, Miami, Texas and others, so instant playing time would be no surprise. Look at his numbers, and there's more reason to put him on the field from Day 1. Last season, Smith finished with 47 tackles (11 for loss) and 6.5 sacks. There's no doubt he should start in Kentucky's season opener against Western Kentucky.
Measurables: 6-foot-1, 210 pounds. Garden City (Kan.) Garden City C.C.
Recruiting rankings: Three stars. No. 43 in the Rivals.com junior college postseason top 100 2013
Buzz: The Auburn quarterback situation is unsettled, but the word is that the junior college transfer could be the frontrunner to earn the job. If that happens, Marshall could make the biggest impact among all the newcomers. Marshall should be a perfect fit in coach Gus Malzahn's warp-speed offense, but one concern might be that even if Marshall wins the job he doesn't have enough high-end weapons at wide receiver.
Measurables: 6-foot, 196 pounds. Newnan, Ga.
Recruiting rankings: Four stars. No. 5-ranked safety and No. 44 in the Rivals100
Buzz: The bad news for Georgia is that the defense needs to be overhauled because of graduation and departures to the NFL. That is good news for Matthews because he has the ability to step in and make a major impact in Georgia's secondary. Matthews is the likely starter at free safety, and because he was an early enrollee he has had time to acclimate to Georgia's defensive schemes. Almost immediately, Matthews got a chance with the first team. He's expected to stay there.
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Senior-Heavy Falcons Ready for Jump to Metro Conference
NEWPORT–When embarking a new adventure, it is always handy to have strong leadership at the top of your expedition crew.For the 2013 North Country girls soccer team, the new adventure is a jump into a full time Metro Division schedule, and the leadership comes in the form of the eleven seniors who are returning for their final season of wearing the maroon and white."We are excited about having all of these seniors on our team," said coach Peter Alexander on Wednesday. "Both Joe (Batista) and I had the same thing happen when we were both players, and we did well, but we are not going to extrapolate too much from those experiences."To see the full preview, pick up the Express on 8-30-13.


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In general PRs and journalists have a decent working relationship, or at least I like to think we do.
But new research by Pressfeed highlights the fact that we have differing opinions over what should be included in a press release.
Almost half (45%) of the PRs polled said that visual elements with a news story are not important at all to journalists, while 39% said it wasn't necessary to add images, videos or graphics to a news release.
But 80% of the journalists included in the survey said it was important or very important to have access to photographs and visual images and 75% wanted video content.
We get hundreds of press releases at Econsultancy, some good, some not so good.
So here's 11 friendly tips on how PRs can make their press releases more effective, and more likely to be opened and read...
1. Spelling!
It's an obvious one, but you'd be amazed at the number of press releases we get through with spelling mistakes in the subject line. A favourite of mine was one about 'Ryaniar'.
We're all guilty of spelling errors at some point in time, but a mistake in the subject line makes you look like an amateur.
2. Get to the point
When sifting through press releases of a morning I don't have time to read loads of preamble, so get to the point in the first paragraph.
If your first two paragraphs go on about how your client is a 'leading cloud computing software supplier' your audience will quickly lose interest and dispatch your email to the recycling bin.
More often than not your client isn't the story, the research they've commissioned is, so lead with juicy stats rather than the client's biography.
3. Keep it short
Even if your report is groundbreaking stuff, I don't want to read a massive email listing every single detail.
Try to limit the email to four paragraphs, maybe five at a push, and use bullet points to make the interesting stats easier to read.
4. Send me the report
If you're sending out a press release to promote a new piece of research then make sure to attach the report or include a link to it.
It's extremely frustrating and a waste of time having to go back to a PR to request a copy of the report. And the same goes for charts and images - if you have them, send them through.
Journalists and bloggers are generally up against the clock so we don't want to waste time by going back and forth for content that you've hinted at in your press release.
5. Know your publications
As far as I'm aware we've never published a client-win at Econsultancy and a quick scan through our blog would tell you that. Yet I still get sent several of them a day.
While it may seem like a good idea to send press releases to as many publications and blogs as possible in order to ensure coverage, in reality it is likely to severely undermine your reputation if you keep sending out irrelevant content.
6. 'Big News' is subjective
What is big news to one person is irrelevant spam to most other people. Think hard before including any terms like 'exciting news' or 'big news' in the subject line.
7. Keep the headline short
Think about how the subject line will look to the recipient. Email clients have a limited amount of visible space, so keep it concise otherwise half the headline will get chopped off.
8. Bear in mind that people will be reading it on mobile
Smartphones are nothing new, so try to take into account the fact that most journalists check their emails on a mobile device.
This makes concise writing and punchy headlines even more important.
Nothing says "I'm spam, send me to the recycle bin" quite like a shouty, capped up headline. And the same goes for exclamation marks!!!!
Caps make the subject line difficult to read and it looks unprofessional. Do you cap up emails to clients? I hope not. So why do it in a press release?
10. Avoid jargon
When writing a blog post time is of the essence, so I don't want to spend ages translating press releases into plain English.
We have a list of banned words for the Econsultancy blog and if I had my way 'learnings', 'reaching out' and 'thought leader' would be at the top of it.
11. The personal touch counts
There's a huge amount to be said for building a relationship with bloggers and journalists and personalising emails. If a press release is obviously just part of a massive mail merge then it's unlikely to get read.
But more importantly, if I recognise the name of the sender and have had some contact with them outside of simply being included on a press release list then I'm far more likely to open their emails.
And this isn't a plea for free lunches – it can be as simple as making the occasional phone call or a few @mentions on Twitter.
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It amazes me some of the generic press releases that land in my inbox. Its almost the same as poor quality sales post landing on my door mat. I'd like to think that companies churning these out check there sydication rates and see they are low, but I suspect not.
The starting golden rule for me has always been answering two questions in any content writing - including press releases.
1. Do I find this interesting?
2. Am I improving someone's life with this information?
If the answer to either of these is 'No', then don't release it and start over.
Nice list David. 1-10 are absolutely essential, but I particularly like number 11 - good PR is all about building relationships.
So what is your view on the importance of images and video in news releases? Do you find they help to tell (and sell) the story?
How many of the releases received by Econsultancy include multimedia elements?
Another thing that journalists and bloggers find useful is the inclusion of 'related items' - ie materials the company has previously published that are are relevant to the release. Mynewsdesk enables related items to be easily included with every release. (I work for Mynewsdesk, the world's biggest provider of online newsrooms.) This makes it easy for the journalist to quickly get up to speed with the background to the story.
Good to see Econsultancy focusing on PR a fair bit now!
Digital Marcoms @ Mynewsdesk
Another useful piece by eConsultancy about PR, great to see this focus. I particularly agree with your last point about personal relationships.
In terms of sending images and video I'm surprised that PRs don't do this but it may be that they don't want to chew up mailboxes.
How do you feel Twitter plays into all of this? Do you want to hear about news stories from PRs via Twitter?
Anna - the way Mynewsdesk does it, the video and images you 'attach' don't take up any space in the inbox, as they are all hosted on the web. Small preview images are shown in the email and the recipient can click through to get the hi-res media. Neat eh?
As for Twitter, it's a fantastic way to engage journalists directly, if you use it wisely. It's also great for seeing what a journo is researching or interested in *right now*.
@Adam, I think including images and videos is very important. It might not make the difference between whether a story gets published or not, but it makes sense to send across all the press materials you have to make the reporters life easier. As mentioned, it's frustrating having to go back and ask for videos and images as it wastes time!
@Anna, personally I think Twitter is a great tool for building relationships but isn't so great for sending news stories. It might be ok to alert people to the occasional story on Twitter, but I would soon think about cancelling my account if I started getting hundreds of press releases in the form of @mentions ;)
Regarding point 10, another jargon term to add to your banned list: "Serial entrepreneur."
It's right up there with "thought leader."
These tips assume that we are writing press releases primarily for journalists. We shouldn't be.
We should be writing them primarily for consumers who can find the releases online through the search engines. These consumer-oriented releases don't even have to be newsy! They can include a call to action and links to sales pages at our website.
If we're announcing minor news like new employees, awards or whatever, send a press release to journalists. But don't expect a press release for a major story to get their attention.
That's the lazy way. Send a customized pitch to each blogger or media outlet and include a link to the press release. Or just send the pitch.
Thanks, great list, Edward Smith.


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GPSOLO June 2010
Note-Taking Applications for Apple Users
When I proposed writing about note taking on the Mac, I thought it would be a fairly narrow topic, one easily written. Was I ever wrong. My research was hardly exhaustive, but I ended up with a database of almost 60 applications of varying complexity that could be considered useful for note taking.
I've therefore narrowed the field by looking for the following factors: (1) a price under $50, which mainly leaves shareware and open source programs; (2) something robust but fairly simple and straightforward, easy to learn and use by lawyers without extensive technological proficiency; and (3) a program that can be used on a desktop, iPhone, or iPad, with or without continuous access to the Internet. Even with these limits, I have a plethora of applications to review, so I'll focus on a few of the best and provide basic information about the others.
A law student pointed out to me that Microsoft Word ( www.microsoft.com) has a note-taking function in its Notebook Layout. I haven't used Word recently, but many people have that program, and if you don't want to get a separate program, that will meet your needs just fine. As a user of OS X, other programs you already own will also do fine. The Mac operating system comes with Stickies and Text Exit, both of which will create notes that are easily searchable with the Spotlight search engine (also included in Mac's operating system). Likewise, Pages and Numbers, parts of iWork 09, can be used to make notes and lists. If you own them, that may be all you need.
If you want a dedicated program that will provide you additional useful features, the best program out there in the view of many is Circus Ponies' NoteBook ($49.95; www.circusponies.com). It is perhaps more than a pure note-taking application, but it can be as simple or complex in its usage as you wish. I asked attorneys on the MacLaw listserve to share their experiences with the program. Julie Kiernan said that she finds the word index, a concordance, to be quite useful. Bruce Cameron volunteered that he uses NoteBook to take notes at CLEs and conferences, just as a simple tool to organize reference information. Karl Dickhaus pointed out Notebook's utility as a trial notebook program, something others mentioned as well:
This is a very good "binder" type of program. It is excellent for organizing and keeping materials that relate to a single topic. Its indexing capabilities are its strongest feature, closely followed by excellent support resources. . . . I also use it to prepare trial notebooks—a task at which it excels. It is not a good list manager [other programs do that well]. . . . A great value.
In NoteBook you can click and drag a file's icon to a page, where it will be added either as a file in the "notebook" or as an attachment to it. In the former the item comes into the actual body of the notebook, and you can annotate it with colored "sticky notes." In the latter you can make your notes in the text, and the item will be an attachment to the notebook, which you can then manipulate through an "inspector." You can also import all sorts of different types of files: text files, MP3s, PDFs, JPGs, movies, etc. From within a notebook's concordance, or "multidex," you can open any of these files to read text, view images, or play music or movies.
In OS X you can import notes into your notebook from various places, including through the use of the contextual menu or Services under the main NoteBook menu, adding documents through the "clipping service." And if you use the Services menu, you can import an image from a camera or scanner or make a screen selection and import that to the notebook. You can export in a number of formats and print the notebook to PDF as well.
The one downside to NoteBook is the absence of a dedicated iPhone or iPad application so far. But you might not need one. You can export a notebook as a website to view using Safari, you can print to PDF and view it on the iPhone or iPad, and you can store notebooks using various applications such as Air Sharing, DataCase, and Files to transfer documents to your iPhone or iPad. I'm sure there are other methods as yet unexplored by me.
A similar program allowing the easy importation and collection of notes and other materials is EagleFiler ($40; http://c-command.com/eaglefiler). Like NoteBook, EagleFiler features excellent documentation and support. Also like NoteBook, you must use third-party applications (such as Air Sharing) to transfer files from your Mac to your iPhone or iPad. EagleFiler's website explains the various options available in some detail. Most of these programs allow not only the viewing but also the editing of the documents. You can also sync the EagleFiler Library's contents with your iDisk and access it using a number of iPhone applications or use online storage sites such as DropBox or SugarSync.
If you're looking to spend a little bit less, check out iOrganize ( www.brunoblondeau.com). It's a shareware program with similar features to those in NoteBook and EagleFiler but it costs only $19.95. iOrganize will also export to an iPod (and presumably could export to a smart phone like the other two programs) and also is searchable through Spotlight, as is NoteBook.
Evernote ( www.evernote.com) is another application that receives high marks. Like the others, it is a desktop application that imports notes, images, and other types of data and also allows you to create a new note. It allows for the easy e-mailing of these notes and easy access to them from the web—you can keep a limited quantity online and access them through use of the iPhone Evernote application, which also works on the iPad. Up to 40 MB of storage per month is free, and you can upgrade to a premium account that costs $5 a month ($45 a year) and offers additional features. As explained on the website, it works through plug-ins and other applications to create and annotate notes to send to Evernote online, thus making them available both on your iPhone and also your desktop or laptop.
The one drawback to Evernote is that you need Internet access to reach the notes for maximum utility. Of course, that's true for any application where the notes do not reside on your smart phone. I tested the application and found that you can edit notes or items already in Evernote online, but only when your iPhone has access, which makes sense. I did find, however, that if you sync your documents and review them while connected—by WiFi or other means—they are cached and can be opened even if you are off-line.
Several full-featured programs, such as DEVONThink (with versions ranging in price from $10 to $149.95; www.devon-technologies.com), Scrivener ($39.95; www.literatureandlatte.com), and SOHO Notes ($39.99; www.chronosnet.com), are quite highly thought of but simply require too steep a learning curve for me to adequately review here. People who use them swear by them, however, so you should consider them as options if you have the inclination to learn their ins and outs. Those who use them have found them excellent programs, but they are programs that reward in-depth use, not a quick testing for review.
If you want something very simple and straightforward, there are several options out there, most of them free or donation-ware or shareware. JustNotes ( http://selfcoded.com/justnotes) is exactly what it say it is: a small, simple writing pad that you can sync with an account for the free Simplenote app ( http://simplenoteapp.com) and have available with you on your computer as well as the "cloud" or your smart phone. Notational Velocity ( http://notational.net) is another straightforward program that will sync with the Simplenote app and website. VoodooPad Lite ( http://flyingmeat.com/voodoopad) is freeware, and once you try and like it you can upgrade to the full-featured VoodooPad ($39.95). Jotz ( www.thinkertons.com) is also fairly simple and has many features; at $17.50, it provides a way to create and keep notes, will import your Stickies, and allows for easy e-mailing of notes to people in your AddressBook. ShoveBox ($24.95; www.wonderwarp.com/shovebox ) is another program that works off the Menu and syncs with your mobile device. Memoblock ( www.blocksoft.net) is donation-ware and provides a text notepad and easy export to iPods or other locations. TopXNotes (39.95; www.topxnotes.com) is another straightforward program that still has a number of features to make it stand out. Yojimbo ($39; www.barebones.com) and Together ($39; http://reinventedsoftware.com/together) are two well-received programs that also permit drag-and-drop importing, use a Mail-like interface, and have other features.
This is only a quick introduction to note-taking programs for Mac OS X. If you add related programs for outlining, document management, word processing, and data collection and management, a book could be written—and probably has. But, perhaps this overview will give you a taste of what's out there for lawyers who want to collect and deal with all the types of information that come into their possession over time. If you are interested in one of these programs, give it a trial run—most have full demo copies you can download.
Victoria L. Herring practices in Des Moines, Iowa, in an office that has used only Apple/Macs since the early 1980s. She may be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Best Western And Harley-Davidson Partnership Goes Global
Extended for another three years
Feb 20, 2013, 09:00 EST
PHOENIX, Feb. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Best Western International and Harley-Davidson Motor Company® announced today that the two organizations have extended their partnership with one another for an additional three years. Best Western is also expanding its programs for motorcycle enthusiasts from North America to a global level. The agreement provides benefits for both brands and their respective customers.
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As part of the agreement, Best Western is serving as the Official Lodging Partner of Harley-Davidson's 110th Anniversary in 2013. In addition, Best Western is now the Preferred Lodging Partner of Harley-Davidson's Rentals and Tours Division, which will include the hotel chain's properties on its multi-night itineraries and provide more revenue opportunities for Best Western hotels.
"Partnering our two iconic brands together has been a real 'win' for our hotels, bringing them business from this important group of travelers," said Dorothy Dowling, Best Western International's senior vice president of marketing and sales. "It's been a natural fit from the beginning, and I'm glad we have even more opportunities to showcase this partnership in 2013 with the 110th anniversary of Harley-Davidson."
Extending the special benefits for motorcycle enthusiasts to Best Western's global affiliates will provide advantages not only to riders, but to Best Western hotels worldwide, as well. "Our hotels across the world now have the potential to see more business from motorcyclists," said Dowling. "I'm looking forward to taking this already successful partnership from North America to our thousands of properties in more than 100 countries around the globe."
Best Western has more than 1,200 Rider Friendly® hotels throughout North America, which offer a free wipe-down motorcycle towel and access to a washing station upon check-in. The hotel chain also offers motorcycle enthusiasts Best Western Ride Rewards, a special segment of its Best Western Rewards® loyalty program. Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.) members receive additional benefits, including an automatic upgrade to Platinum status and 15 percent bonus points.
"Harley-Davidson's 110th Anniversary is the perfect time to extend our partnership with Best Western," said John C. Farris, Jr., Harley-Davidson Director of Global Brand Alliances. "Harley-Davidson and Best Western have heritage and deep roots along America's most scenic highways and byways as well as the many roads traveled around the world. Most importantly, this partnership brings great benefits and on-the-road conveniences to our riders and fans."
The companies initiated the partnership in 2006.
For more information on Best Western's benefits for motorcycle enthusiasts, go to www.bwrider.com. Consumers can plan their next motorcycle trip at www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/rideplanner/, and follow the adventures of Best Western's motorcycle blogger at http://www.youmustbetrippin.com/jason_fogelson/.
Best Western International, Inc., headquartered in Phoenix, Ariz., is a privately held hotel brand made up of more than 4,000* BEST WESTERN®, BEST WESTERN PLUS, BEST WESTERN PREMIER hotels in more than 100* countries and territories worldwide. Now celebrating 67 years of hospitality, Best Western welcomes hundreds of thousands of guests nightly. Best Western provides its hoteliers with global operational, sales, marketing and promotional support, and online and mobile booking capabilities. More than 15 million travelers are members of the brand's award-winning loyalty program Best Western Rewards®, one of the few programs in which members earn points that never expire and can be redeemed at any Best Western hotel worldwide. The brand's partnerships with AAA/CAA, race car driver Michael Waltrip, and Harley-Davidson® provide travelers with exciting ways to interact with the brand. In 2012, Best Western won a record number of awards, including AAA's Hotel Partner of the Year, CAA's Partner of the Year, TravelClick's eMarketer of the Year and Compuware's Best of the Web Gold awards.
For more information or to make a reservation, please visit www.bestwestern.com.
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About Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Harley-Davidson Motor Company produces heavyweight custom, cruiser and touring motorcycles and offers a complete line of Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts, accessories, riding gear and apparel, and general merchandise. For more information, visit Harley-Davidson's website at www.harley-davidson.com.
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Roosevelt, Writer
In this room, part of New York State's official memorial to Theodore Roosevelt, aphorisms inscribed on the walls reflect his thoughts on nature, youth, manhood, and the state. A prolific writer, Roosevelt published dozens of books on natural history, American history, his outdoor adventures, and more.
Roosevelt was famous for giving a speech in 1912 with an assassin's bullet in his chest. He told the crowd, "I have just been shot but it takes more than that to kill a bull moose." He went on to speak for an hour and a half.


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Shop City Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our AAHA-accredited, 3-doctor practice in Syracuse, New York.
Pursue you passions while creating new experiences! In Syracuse, it's called "Do Your Thing!" Whether it's being stopped at the country's only upside down stoplight; climbing the world's largest indoor suspended ropes course or getting down to a live band and finger-licking good BBQ! Or maybe slowing down to scout for Bald Eagles at Onondaga Lake Park or Peregrine Falcons downtown; experiencing the downtown urban renaissance or even uncovering the many Syracuse inventions that helped to shape America, Syracuse provides the platform for a refreshing and inviting adventure.
Drive our success as you drive your own—by using your superior medical judgment combined with a high level of empathy, confidence and humility to build a loyal client base and heal pets.
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Flip phones have been on a sharp decline since smartphones have come out. Most are more akin to feature phones, barely able to access the internet. But it looks like Samsung wants flip phones to make a comeback, at least in China. They have announced the Samsung Hennessy, an Android-powered flip phone with dual displays running 4.1 Jelly Bean.
On the front, you see one of its two 3.3-inch 320 x 480 displays with three capacitive buttons at the bottom. In this mode, it acts like a normal smartphone. Flipped open, it has another identical display and a large keypad at the bottom. It looks very retro and very much like an old school flip phone with a smartphone twist.
The specs, as you can probably expect, aren't very impressive. The device is powered by a 1.2GHz quad core paired with 1GB of RAM, and it has a 5MP camera, 1,500 mAh battery, microSD slot and the various wireless connections of modern devices. It also has dual GSM/CDMA radios, so the device can be used on any China carrier.
We probably won't see this device stateside, and it may never even come out of Asia. I'm not sure if we're missing much, but it would be cool to at least spend a few days with it. What do you think of the Samsung Hennessy? Is it a useful device or a pointless retro design? Leave a comment!


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Bryn Mawr College is interested in candidates of character and ability who want an education in the liberal arts and sciences and are prepared for college work by a sound education. The College has found highly successful candidates among students of varied interests and talents from a wide range of schools and regions in the United States and abroad. In its consideration of candidates, the College looks for evidence of ability in the student's high-school record, the challenge of her program of study, her rank in class (if available), and her College Board, AP, or ACT tests; it asks her high-school adviser and several teachers for an estimate of her character, maturity and readiness for college.
Candidates are expected to complete a four-year secondary school course. The program of studies providing the best background for college work includes English, languages and mathematics carried through most of the school years and, in addition, history and a laboratory science. A school program giving good preparation for study at Bryn Mawr would be as follows: English grammar, composition and literature through four years; at least three years of mathematics, with emphasis on basic algebraic, geometric and trigonometric concepts and deductive reasoning; three years of one modern or ancient language, or a good foundation in two languages; some work in history; and at three courses in science, including 2 lab sciences preferably biology, chemistry or physics. Elective subjects might be offered in, for example, art, music or computing to make up the total of 16 or more credits recommended for admission to the College.
Since school curricula vary widely, the College is fully aware that many applicants for admission will offer programs that differ from the one described above. The College will consider such applications, provided the students have maintained good records and continuity in the study of basic subjects.


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Celebrating Banned Books Week,
September 30th-October 6th
Banned Books Week is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary! "Celebrating the freedom to read," this annual event aims to raise awareness for the works of literature that are frequently challenged by and even banned from communities across the country.
Did you know that some of the best works of all time, and very often the ones you'll have studied in school, have at one time or another been censored from the public? Did you know that the practice of censorship in literature still goes on today?
Yup, somewhere out there, a blinkered individual could actually be pondering at this very moment the dangers of a mind raised on an "occultist" story like Bridge to Terabithia, while someone of the same mindset argues that the bildungsroman The Perks of Being a Wallflower is "unsuited to a teenage audience." Seriously.
And it's not all Sex, by Madonna, Gossip Girl and l8r, g8r that are considered poised to corrupt our youth either. No, those are part of a tiny minority. What are the most frequently banned books? Our greatest ones, of course.
Of Random House's list of the 100 best novels of all time, 46 classics have been either challenged or banned altogether, some on a frequent basis. Of Mice and Men is one that is commonly challenged today. Even in the last decade the list of banned books still includes To Kill a Mockingbird (for "racial themes"), Brave New World (for "insensitivity, offensive language," and probably for being dystopian), and The Catcher in the Rye (for being "a filthy, filthy book"), proving we are far from the progressive culture we may like to think of ourselves as.
Even when it does not concern "important" works, the point at hand here is that individuals and governments consider it their right to censor what others read, and that (to me) sounds borderline Cultural Revolution/Big Brother-esque. It's a tad hypocritical that the freedom of speech has been such a huge part of the public discourse lately, while so little thought is ever given to intellectual freedom:
Intellectual freedom can exist only where two essential conditions are met: first, that all individuals have the right to hold any belief on any subject and to convey their ideas in any form they deem appropriate, and second, that society makes an equal commitment to the right of unrestricted access to information and ideas regardless of the communication medium used, the content of work, and the viewpoints of both the author and the receiver of information.
Intellectual Freedom Manual, 7th edition
If libraries begin to ban books from the public, we've basically descended into a Fahrenheit 451 situation. Oh wait, that's another banned book, so that analogy means nothing…
If a book offends you, don't read it. But please, don't worry that Harry Potter will turn an entire generation of kids into wand-wielding Satan worshipers. Moreover, if the people trying to censor these stories really took the time to read them, they might just realize how much more faith in humanity these "offensive" books store than the censors do themselves.
There's a lot more out there to fear than a mind fed with imagination, fantasy, and original thought. And with that, I'll get off my soapbox.
To see a visual history of the last thirty years of banned books, check out this great timeline from the American Library Association. It contains thirty entries between 1982's banning of Slaughterhouse Five (a "just plain filthy" book) and 2012's Pedagogy of the Oppressed (banned for concerning "ethnic studies"). You can also find out who's behind most of the book challenges, and other information, in the ALA's Statistics page.
More famous banned books:
The Hunger Games Trilogy, Reasons: sexually explicit, unsuited to age group, and violence
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, Reasons: offensive language, racism, sex education, sexually explicit, unsuited to age group, and violence
My Sister's Keeper, Reasons: homosexuality, offensive language, religious viewpoint, sexism, sexually explicit, unsuited to age group, violence
The Chocolate War, Reasons: nudity, offensive language, sexually explicit, unsuited to age group
His Dark Materials trilogy, Reasons: offensive language, sexually explicit, and unsuited to age group
What are your thoughts on banned books? Do some deserve to be taken off the shelves? If so, which ones? We'd love to hear your thoughts in a comment below!


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Rashida Jones is reuniting with her former The Office co-star Steve Carell in a new sitcom.
Just days before she makes her final appearance on hit TV show Parks and Recreation, the actress has signed on to star in a new program called Tribeca.
Co-written by Carell and his actress wife Nancy, the comedy centers on Jones' character Angie Tribeca, an outspoken veteran of the Los Angeles Police Department's Really Heinous Crimes Unit.
Jones and co-star Rob Lowe, who is also departing Parks and Recreation, will make their final appearances in an episode airing next Thursday (30Jan14).
The actress played Karen Filippelli in The Office from 2006 to 2011.


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What is the ruling on eating the flesh of animals that are slaughtered in a Muslim country by means of electric shocks, knowing that the animal is stunned with the electric shock until it falls to the ground, then the butcher slaughters it as soon as it has fallen to the ground.
If the matter is as described, that the butcher slaughters the an'aam animal (camel, cow, sheep or goat) as soon as it falls to the ground after receiving an electric shock, if that is done when it is still alive, then it is permissible to eat it. But if he slaughters it after it has died then it is not permissible to eat it. This comes under the ruling on animals killed by a violent blow, which Allaah has forbidden unless they are properly slaughtered before they die. The slaughter does not count unless it is proven that the animal showed signs of life such as moving a leg or if blood flowed (at the time of slaughter) and so on, which indicates that it was still alive until the slaughtering was over. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
"Forbidden to you (for food) are: Al‑Maitah (the dead animals — cattle — beast not slaughtered), blood, the flesh of swine, and that on which Allaah's Name has not been mentioned while slaughtering (that which has been slaughtered as a sacrifice for others than Allaah, or has been slaughtered for idols) and that which has been killed by strangling, or by a violent blow, or by a headlong fall, or by the goring of horns — and that which has been (partly) eaten by a wild animal — unless you are able to slaughter it (before its death)"
[al-Maa'idah 5:3]
An'aam animals that have been exposed to a fatal blow are permissible so long as they are slaughtered properly before they die, otherwise it is not permissible to eat them.


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AccuAir and Speedway Motors team up to bring you a video series explaining the basics of air suspension. Watch these videos to get a better understanding of air suspension.
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Whether you are looking to change the look of your truck, get rid of your tired rusty springs, or upgrade the ride quality of your truck, Speedway Motors has you covered with stock height and lowered spring options.
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Gainesville Theatre Alliance Presents: The Glass Menagerie
Date & Time
February 18, 2014 7:30 PM
Gainesville Theatre Alliance Presents:
7:30 pm, FEB 14 &16 and 18-22, 2014;
2:30pm, FEB 15, 2014
Tickets are $18-20 for adults, $16-18 for seniors and $12-14 for students.
While Amanda Wingfield struggles in desperation to provide her fragile daughter with at least one "gentleman caller," her son, Tom, dreams of escaping from his job at a warehouse and his oppressive life at home. An exquisite family drama filtered through Tom's memory, The Glass Menagerie launched the career of preeminent lyric playwright Tennessee Williams, won the New York Drama Critics Circle Award and continues to be one of the most frequently studied and staged plays around the world.Rated PG


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Yes, President Barack Obama plans to up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, dubbed Obamacare.
But no, he like millions of other Americans, has not done so yet.
"I don't have an update for you on that," White House press secretary Jay Carney said Monday at his daily briefing. "I know that he will and has said that he will."
When he was asked if the registration could be open to the press, Carney responded: "I'll get back to you."
Obama does not need to sign up for healh care, of course. As president, he relies on his own White House team of doctors for medical care.


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The Last Door: An Interview with Indie Developer The Game Kitchen by Ray Ivey
The Last Door Chapters 1 - 3 Review by Scott Alan
Mark your calendars, lovers of Lovecraft! On May 20th, a Collector's Edition of the Lovecraft-inspired horror adventure The Last Door will be released for PC, Mac and Linux.
This low-res, high-suspense point-and-click adventure has received multiple Best Game of the Year awards and has been hailed as "a love letter to H.P. Lovecraft." The Collector's Edition will feature all-new puzzles, scenes, and stories, as well as enhanced graphics and remastered sound.
All four critically-acclaimed episodes of occult and otherworldly horror as well as new content and unlockable bonuses will be included in the Collector's Edition. Players will journey alone into the dark to stop an ancient evil from stirring in the shadows of Victorian England, with only a lamp and magnifying glass to guide them.
"The Last Door Collector's Edition represents a great milestone in the trajectory of the project since it represents the fruit of more than a year of hard work and efforts," says Mauricio Garcia, Project Manager. "We feel ourselves really lucky to partner with a publisher like Phoenix Online that seeks to bring indie-developed games that focus on rich storytelling and atmosphere to the worldwide market, and this philosophy perfectly matches the one behind our beloved game."


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Stasis Trailer and Teaser - April 26, 2014
One game on Just Adventure's radar is Stasis - a point and click, sci-fi horror adventure by Indie developer Christopher Bischoff. Having just finished playing the demo, its abundantly clear the Chris is more than a little passionate about this project.
Stasis has its roots in Chris' obvious love of sci-fi movies like Alien, Aliens, and Event Horizon, and such notable games like Dead Space and Bioshock. For example, the UI design is inspired from Dead Space, while the lead protagonist, John Maracheck, is the name of one of the grunts in Aliens (next time you watch Aliens, take note when Bishop takes roll).
So What Exactly is Stasis About?
Stasis is set about 100 years in the future aboard the derelict research vessel Groomlake, a reference to Area 51, and which is in a decaying orbit around Neptune. The ship is owned by the Cayne Corporation, a soulless corporate entity that is run by individuals with the same moral fiber as Carter Burke from Aliens.
Groom Lake, aka - Area 51, and Carter Burke
Research on the Groomlake consists of some ethically unsound human experimentation on non-volunteer test subjects. The demo represents the first chapter of the game, and is ominously titled "Daddy Help Us." Each scene in the demo raises new evidence of a disturbing corporate strategy gone horribly wrong.
Puzzle Design
The puzzles in the demo are logical and extremely satisfying. As Chris states, his puzzle design inspiration comes from, among other places, Macgyver - seriously. For example, to access one area in the demo required a level five hand print. What would Macgyver do? Why find a dead level five crew member and slice off his hand.
Making the Game
Stasis has been in development for over 3 years and is the work of one man, Christopher Bischoff. Before Stasis' recently concluded and very successful, Kickstarter campaign, Chris worked as an architectural artist at an illustration company he co-owned with his brother in South Africa.
As of 4/14/14, the game was about 70% complete. While Chris has been reluctant to specify a release date, he does expect it to be released sometime in the third or fourth quarter of this year.
The game will be released for Windows and Mac initially, but Chris has stated he would like to release it on as many platforms as possible.
The game's planned length is for 8-12 hours.
To date, Stasis has raised just over $141,000. You can still back the game and receive cool rewards at http://www.stasisgame.com/ The Demo, which is definitely worth a try, can also be found here.
More About Christopher Bischoff
Among Chris' favorite games are The Dig, Space Quest 5, and Day of the Tentacle.
While working on Stasis, Chris likes to have sci-fi films like Alien, Aliens and Event Horizon, playing in the background.
Chris is also part of a small but vibrant South African developer community that is best represented here: http://makegamessa.com/
Demo Walkthrough
The JA demo walkthrough is just under a half-hour, but to fully explore everything on the Groom Lake will take closer to an hour, assuming one doesn't get hung up on any of the puzzles.


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This special blog post comes to you from Luz Delma Adon, Raquel Rosado, Liza Rosado, and Juwan Stone, who, with Hahillah Ahmed, Brian Bass, Gabrielle (Gabby) Bruno, Carla Hernández, Winona Holderbaum, and Javier Montero served as members of the High Line Teen Film Committee. Together, these local teens worked with staff at Friends of the High Line to curate and produce a free summer film series, called High Line Teen Picks, which took place over the course of three weeks in August, thanks in part to support from AT&T.
Over the course of this project, we were asked many times, "Why did you choose these movies for the film series?"
The High Line itself is a reinvention, built by people who didn't give up. Teen Picks consisted of different types of movies – a romance, an action flick, and a drama – but even though they differ from one another, each one relates to the High Line. Each movie features underdog characters who never give up on their beliefs and dreams, and that is what the High Line is all about. The High Line was going to be knocked down, but since people believed in it and wanted to make something of it, they fought for it, and today it remains standing.
When we set out to curate Teen Picks, our first task was to select three movies that fit our theme. We started with a selection of 20 movies, but we had to narrow it down. After three months of reviewing the films, we got the list down to the final four: Step Up, The Notebook, Real Steel, and Freedom Writers.
Four movies for only three film screenings. Weird right?
The reason is that we decided to ask our community for help. We asked people to decide which movie would launch Teen Picks by voting between Step Up and The Notebook.
We set up different ways for people to make their voice heard. We asked people to vote online on Facebook and Wufoo, and we created voting sheets to pass out while tabling outside the Elliot-Chelsea and Fulton Houses during the month of July. In total, we collected more than 1,000 votes. Step Up ended up winning; we think because people feel like it is more of a 'kids movie.' But it didn't win by much—the final vote was 528 for Step Up to 485 for The Notebook.
As we got closer to opening night, we were excited and nervous. We had worked so hard to give our neighbors what they wanted.
It turned out to be a huge success. More than 250 people came to the High Line to watch Step Up on August 2. Even though some people were disappointed that The Notebook wasn't selected to launch the series, they still came to show their support. Since the event was free, with complimentary popcorn, cookies, and drinks, people in the community had something fun to do without having to spend money. Little kids, adults, and teens – everyone enjoyed it. One visitor told us, "This is better than a movie theater!" Another said, "I like the outdoor feeling."
Before we knew it, we were into the following week, with nearly as many people showing up to watch Real Steel on August 9. The series closed on August 16 with a full house to watch Freedom Writers.
Preparing for each night of the series was both fun and overwhelming. It took a lot of hard work, dedication, and consistency.
"Every week, before the huge wave of people would come in, I would get a big adrenaline rush. I was so ecstatic about the event," said High Line Teen Film Committee Member Juwan Stone. "It made me happy when people asked me questions because they wanted to know more about the High Line."
Each night we learned how to change things to make it better for the people. We noticed that a lot of couples came, and we think that's a start of something. Teens will likely come to our future events in groups, rather than by themselves or with their families. We also asked people to fill out surveys at each movie, so that people have the opportunity to share ideas ways to improve future events.
Now that the series is over, we are pleased with how it turned out.
"Seeing familiar faces that I usually see in my everyday life made me feel good. People kept patting me on my back and saying job well done," said High Line Teen Film Committee Member Luz Delma Adon. "I'm proud of all of us."
High Line Teen Picks was presented by AT&T.


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by Susan Mikula Campbell
The Ohio-based Quasar Energy Group and its energy from waste facility on Liberty Drive in Wheatfield was still making news at the Wheatfield Town Board meeting on Monday.
Supervisor Bob Cliffe reported that he and Councilman Art Gerbec are planning a trip to Ohio to tour the already established anaerobic digestion facilities there. They plan to bring a member of the Wheatfield Planning Board and a local farmer on the trip.
The Liberty Drive facility already is built and Quasar is looking for nearby farmland to establish storage ponds for equate, the nitrogen-rich byproduct of the digestion process that the company promotes as an organic alternative to chemical fertilizers for farmers.
Local resident Sam Cirrito said he recently visited the Liberty Drive facility and was amazed at the size of the digestion building. He said a foreman had just finished pumping organic material and he did notice an odor. Cirrito also was concerned about heavy trucks damaging roadways on their way to and from the facility although the foreman told him only established truck routes would be used.
In other matters:
•Highway Superintendent Art Kroening reminded residents not to put fall leaves in the roadway as that creates a hazard. Leaves should be piled on the curb or grass. His department will be using two trucks for collection this year, so piles of leaves shouldn't be there long enough to damage lawns, he said.
•Building Inspector Mike Klock reported that a vacant residence on Reynolds Drive that has been causing concerns among nearby residents has been searched and checked on a warrant and will be enclosed. The building is still sound, he said, adding that the county is expected to take possession of it by Oct. 1 and include it in its next auction. Currently, there are 40 vacant houses in the town.
•Assessor Bridgette Grawe reminded residents who receive basic STAR school tax relief that when they apply with the state to renew under new regulations to be sure to keep their confirmation number because the town will no longer be handling these accounts. Senior citizens who receive the enhanced STAR still reapply each year with her office, she said.
•The board approved a motion to purchase a 2009 Ford Crown Victoria patrol car for $8,000, plus trade in, from Lockport Auto Store to be used by town constables. The department currently has three cars, two dating from 2001 and one from 2005. One of the three will be used for the trade in, one will be sold and the third will be kept, reducing the department to a total of two cars.
The board also approved an automated external defibrillator policy for the constables, requiring all constables be trained in CPR and AED use, and that the AED be carried in patrol cars so if constables are first on the scene, they can start life-saving measures until professional help arrives.
•The board approved the hiring of Donald Basile as boys basketball coach and Chris Crangle as girls basketball coach for the town's instructional, non-competitive basketball program.
•The next Town Board meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Sept. 23.


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Apparently the next CEO of Yahoo will not be current Hulu CEO Jason Kilar. He reportedly isn't interested in the job, and one of the reasons may be that he has a new friend in Facebook.
According to the New York Post, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg is considering Kilar for a senior role at the world's largest social network. His job: get Big Media to 'like' Facebook.
While some movie studios have experimented with Facebook-based viewing experiences, Facebook itself may be looking to get more actively involved in the entertainment business.
The New York Post's Claire Atkinson writes that Facebook "clearly harbors content ambitions and could become a destination where people consume as well as talk about movies, music and TV shows," something that seems to be validated by the company's Olympics deal with NBC. The social network is also reportedly looking at buying a stake in online music video destination Vevo.
And Facebook's interests don't stop at entertainment. According to a recent report, Facebook will launch a jobs board in August. As detailed by the Dow Jones' Joseph Walker, "The board will aggregate the job postings of third-party providers, making them available for search by Facebook users."
From entertainment to jobs, the growth of Facebook's footprint makes sense on paper given the company's massive audience. But as its social network starts to look more like a one-stop destination for all of one's digital activities, the question "Is Facebook on the verge of making a huge mistake?" becomes an important one.
Facebook's twenty-something CEO was still in high school during the first .com boom, which saw some of the biggest brands do battle to become the web's top portal. It seemed like a good idea at the time: as consumers flocked to the internet, there would be huge opportunities for companies that could serve them in multiple ways. But most of the portals that survived, many of which were originally search engines Yahoo and Lycos, are remnants of their former selves.
It's arguably no coincidence that the most successful company to emerge from the first .com boom -- Google -- avoided the portal route and focused on one thing: providing a great search experience. Even today, despite the fact that its footprint has expanded, google.com isn't filled with the clutter you find at, say, Yahoo.
As the most successful company yet to emerge from today's .com boom, Facebook seems to be eyeing Yahoo's path as opposed to Google's. Its goal of making the world a more connected place appears to be expanding; instead of bringing people together, Facebook increasingly wants to connect people to brands, content, products and services, jobs and everything else under the sun. Yes, it might do this under the guise of acting as the 'social layer' of the experience, but increasingly, Facebook is looking more like a portal and less like a social network.
Can it work? Facebook is a unique company, and for a variety of reasons, it's never a good idea to assume that past is prologue, especially in the rapidly-changing world of technology. But plenty of companies on the consumer internet have tried to be all things to all people, and not in the same ways. Yahoo was very different from AOL, for instance, but they both failed for a simple reason: at some point, a company's footprint becomes so large that it ceases to do few things well enough to keep enough people sufficiently satisfied. As a result, its service becomes less and less meaningful to larger and larger groups of people.
The fact that should concern Facebook the most is that portals don't always die suddenly. Quite often, they simply wither away. Lycos, AOL and Yahoo are still operating; the latter two generate billions in revenue even today. But they're a fraction of what they once were and with a valuation still exceeding $60bn, Facebook faces a particularly bleak future if it looks more like AOL or Yahoo than Google in five years.
Comments (3)
Shareholders will not wait 5 years for a decent return on their inflated investment. FB is not a tech start up punt, it is already a mature business in an albeit immature period with so many directions to go in, just dont try chasing them all or consumer/user/advertiser fatigue will set in fast.
Both FB and Google need more serious competition.
Thanks Patricio for shearing this, I think too much add on the page there is a chaos, but it is also true that investors is not ready to wait for 5 years or more. I also agree with your point that FB should concentrate on people satisfaction.
Very well written article. It will be helpful to anybody who employess it, as well as myself. Keep doing what you are doing – i will definitely read more posts.